Wednesday, January 8, 2014

I have a million excuses for not exercising, but the bottom line is that I hate to exercise. Period.
There I said it!

If I had an exercise routine, it would involve walking.
Walking is the one thing I don't mind doing, once I'm actually doing it.
Gyms? I've joined a few with good intentions, usually around this time of year, only to stop going altogether after a few weeks.

No. I don't run either!

I've finally realized that I can't hide from exercise any longer.

It's time to get off my blogger butt, off my Pinterest butt, off my computer butt and "just do it!"

Since #3 on my Ultimate List is to get more exercise, that could mean anything from a long walk once a week, to full on running, plus weight training.

I'm just going to take it a day at a time and do my best to get more exercise.

Who knows, I may even start to like it!

I'm going to keep calm, set realistic goals and keep a journal to chart my progress.

Besides Oscar, I've got a few friends that will periodically join me on a walk, but otherwise I find listening to music really helps.

14 comments:

I meet my neighbor at 7am every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, regardless of the temperature, and we walk 3 miles. It is great therapy, both mental and physical. we talk the entire time and the best part is, exercise is done by 8am! (And when I say regardless of the temp, it was -1 this morning! We've been doing it so long we know exactly what to wear for whatever the temp).

I don't like to exercise either. But I love playing tennis. In the spring, summer and fall I play a couple of times a week. We live in a mountain community and our roads are very hilly, but I still walk at least 3 times a week when we are not having sub zero temps.

My favorite exercise routine is 'napping.' I'm quite good at and I have perfected the art over the years. Ha Ha.Good luck with your plans to exercise, I think walking is the way to go. And then when you get home from a brisk walk...you can always take a nap!!

I hate exercising, too. I was walking two miles a day until a few months after I started blogging. Then summer before last Bailey and I walked five days a week at the park. Last summer nada. This spring we will get back to it plus I am eating better already.

I detest, deplore, and abhor exercise. (I love to nap!) In fact, at my last physical, the printout they gave me to take home read "Patient admits to no exercise." Like it's a crime! But I know I need to make some changes. Walking sounds good...

Delores,The only exercise I get, other than gardening, is walking and I love it. I walk with a friend 2-3 times per week and it's great, we discuss life and I come home refreshed...better than a shrink any day.Karen

Well, I'm reading the comments above and it would seem that most people do NOT like exercise! I hated "sports" in school and growing up: hated with a passion. Then somehow, over time and starting in my late 40's, I got into exercise. I was the very last one who would have thought it!I love it. I love it with a passion. I lift weights, work with a trainer once a month to brush up and correct, go every other day to the gym: 20 min. on EFX, then 30 min. of weights, machines and combo. What can I say? I am hooked. Then in the summer I add 30 of lap swimming almost every day. I sound like a nut, no? It has been such an important part of my life is what is so surprising! No, I don't/can't wear a two piece or bikini….but oh do I feel good!

Delores, good luck with the new routine. Your cartoons are priceless. I was a runner for many years, then travel interrupted my routine, and then one day I realized I just didn't want to run anymore. I'm a walker at heart, so still do that on a regular schedule. Well, somewhat regular depending on the weather, etc. I can easily make some excuse. Ha!Have to say that walking is like meditation for me. I love it!

Diddly squats - Ha! Five years ago I could barely walk more than 10 minutes. A therapist recommended Pilates so I took private lessons for one year. I figured if it was good enough for injured dancers it would be good enough for me. Ends up I love everything about it. I have since purchased the Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP556 for my home. Love how it builds core strength, stretches, and even has a safe Cardio option...good for old people :) no kidding!

Exercising is the #1 hardest thing for me. EVER. EVER. I hate it. Did I mention I don't like it at all??Still, I'm joining you in this resolution. Because, I really have no choice anymore! If I want to feel good about myself I've realised I must work exercising into my daily existence.End of story.Wishing us both luck!! Happy New Year, xxSP

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